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Britain must ‘wake up’ to China security challenges, ex-MI6 head says

UK is reviewing its security measures after the US claimed to have downed a Chinese spy balloon

The Independent UK

When two elephants fight: how the global south uses non-alignment to avoid great power rivalries

An African proverb notes that “when two elephants fight, it is the grass underneath that suffers”.

The Conversation

What do we know about the alleged spy balloon and other unidentified objects?

One giant balloon and three other unidentified objects have been shot down over North America in eight days.

The Independent UK

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Experts Quash Fears of Greater Chance of China Quake After Turkey

A study on the correlation between seismic activity on the Eurasian continent and earthquakes in China sparked concerns after the disaster last week

Caixin Global

China's Xi expresses support for Iran amid Western pressure

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has expressed support for Iran during a visit by its president as Tehran tries to expand relations with Beijing and Moscow to offset Western sanctions over its nuclear development

The Independent UK

Beijing Calls On U.S. to Investigate Multiple Balloon Incursions Over China

The aircraft allegedly entered Chinese airspace more than 10 times since last May

Caixin Global

China’s Local Governments Go on Hiring Spree to Spur Growth

Provincial-level authorities plan to boost civil servant recruitment by 16% this year as the country seeks to bolster employment

Caixin Global

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Central banks currencies are coming whether we want them or not. Should you be worried about CBDCs?

Governments around the world are issuing blockchain versions of their currency—and not everyone is a fan.

Fortune

Lawmakers seek to stop China’s tech rise without a ‘Great Wall’ - Roll Call

House members say they want to block China's access to U.S. technology even as they keep the door open for trade in less sensitive areas.

Roll Call

China supports Iran to safeguard rights over nuclear issue - Xi

China supports Iran in safeguarding its legitimate rights and promoting the early and proper resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue, Chinese President Xi told his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday.

Reuters

Diplomatic spat deepens as U.S. examines Chinese balloon debris

A diplomatic rift between China and the United States deepened on Tuesday with Beijing accusing Washington of flying high-altitude balloons into its airspace and that of other countries, as the U.S. military examined debris of a suspected Chinese spy balloon it downed this month.

Reuters

Albanese, Wong and Marles have not shown foreign policy know-how yet

Many had hoped that the change of government would usher in a shift to a more imaginative and less subservient foreign policy.

The New Daily

China 'resolutely opposes' U.S. adding Chinese entities to trade blacklist

China resolutely opposes the United States adding six Chinese entities to its trade blacklist after a Chinese surveillance balloon was detected over the U.S. last week and shot down, China's commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Why China has both spy balloons and spy satellites

Balloons have some surveillance advantages over satellites, but also carry different risks

Axios

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US military retrieves ‘significant’ debris from China spy balloon

Sensors and electronics pulled from waters off South Carolina, says military. Plus, how AP African American studies became the most controversial course in the US

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle With Response

software that allows people to swap faces, voices and other characteristics to create digital forgeries — has been used in recent years to make a synthetic substitute of Elon Musk that shilled a cryptocurrency scam, to digitally “undress” more than 100,000 women on Telegram and to steal millions of dollars…

The Guardian - UK

‘Friction’ with EU due to Brexit has had impact on UK economy, Tory minister admits – as it happened

Mel Stride says business opportunities of Brexit emerging but divide with major trading partner has hurt UK

Reuters

China's Xi hosting Iranian President Raisi for talks in Beijing this week

China's President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visit to China over the next three days, state media reported on Tuesday.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Still in Dark over Mystery Flying Objects, Rejects China Balloon Accusation

The White House responded Monday to growing and at times fevered speculation over the shooting down of unidentified aerial objects by saying the targets could be anything from commercial craft to espionage devices, while denying that US balloons spy on China. After mounting pressure on President Joe Biden's administration to…

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping has made ‘deep mistake’ in underestimating impact of China ‘spy balloon’ missions, ex-MI6 chief

The US military has recovered electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by an American fighter jet off South Carolina’s coast

Liverpool Echo

Poundland, Costa and TK Maxx recall toys, cups and salt lamps

Costa Coffee is recalling a mug due to choking risks

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian President Begins Visit to China

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit, flanked by a large delegation including his central bank chief and ministers for trade, the economy and oil. Raisi will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in the capital Beijing, with the pair expected to…

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Military Conscription in 2024

Taiwan needs to overhaul its current training methods in accordance with the Overall Defense Concept to make the most out of the reform taking place in 2024.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.28% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.15%

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Why is the US suddenly spying so many UFOs?

In today’s newsletter: The use of surveillance balloons has gone largely under the radar until several floating orbs were shot down in North America. But China’s not the only country full of hot air – a look at this mysterious twist in international espionage

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